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Discover the trombone on these pages. Read about composing for the instrument, listen to extracts by composers including Ravel and Holst, and watch Philharmonia trombonists demonstrating various techniques; from how to produce a powerful sound to playing glissandi.
On this page read about how different types of mutes change the sound of the trombone.
The instruction con sord or mute will usually mean a straight metal mute. However there are many different mutes available for the trombone.
The clip includes descriptions and usage examples of several kinds of trombone mute such as the bucket mute, cup mute, harmon mute and more...
